Information on Current International Infectious Disease Situation

This information is put together for you by the Infection Control Department at Bumrungrad International Hospital in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand.

2. National Situation(Ref:Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health)

Influenza A (H1N1, H3N2)/ B

Reported case From Jan 1, 2019 to Apr 30, 2019 : 145,972 cases with 10 deaths. The highest incidence rate were found in age groups 7-9, 10-14 and 25-34 years old respectively.

Top 5 Province

1. Bangkok 2. Chiangmai

3. Rayong 4. Nakhon Pathom

5. Chanthaburi

Department of Disease Control expects more people with influenza. Advise parents to take care of young children closely.

Hand foot mouth

Reported case From Jan 1, 2019 to Apr 28, 2019 : 10,145 cases .

Top 5 Provinces

1. SuratThani 2. Chiangmai

3. Chumphon 4. Prachaubkirikan

5. Songkla

The Department of Disease Control advises parents to take care of their children closely. The tendency is to find children with EV 71 increase, emphasized if the fever. Clear water Hurry to see the doctor and cleaning equipment.

Reported case From Jan 1, 2019 to Apr 9, 2019 : 9 cases with 2 death The highest incidence rate were found in age 3, 55-64 and 9-11 month old respectively.

Top 5 Province

1. Uttaradit 2. Yala

3. Satun 4. Tak

5. Chiang Rai

Diphtheria is spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, from coughing, sneezing and close contact. The best way to prevent diphtheria is to get vaccinated. The DDC therefore advises parents to bring their children to get the complete vaccination series against diphtheria (DTP vaccine) as per the MOPH recommended immunization schedule.